Digital Payment System to be Introduced in Sindh Public Transport

Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced introduction of automated system on two routes of People’s Bus Service in Karachi from next month.

Speaking at a press conference in the port city last day, he said that the prepaid cards can also be used for the Green Line and Orange Line.

After the success of automated system on two routes, the minister said, it will be introduced on all routes.

“It will bring major relief for the passengers as the same prepaid cards will be used on all public transport”, he said, adding that Peoples Bus Service will be soon launched in Mirpurkhas.

He also announced an increase in the number of buses in Karachi after Eid-ul-Fitr. He said that new buses will operate on different routes. He also announced two additional routes for the electric buses. He said that more than 100,000 people use the People’s Bus Service daily.